Ashton Kutcher performed in front of a live studio audience yesterday and took his first official curtain call bow on the set of Two and A Half Men. Judging by the look of the rest of the cast, we figure its a safe bet that the crew will be mourning the death of Charlie Harper in the September premiere.

Why else would Holland Taylor dress in black?! Huh?!

Looks like the cast has welcomed their newcomer with open arms. Plus, we hear the audience gave him a standing O! Bravo, dude!

Here's hoping Ashton doesn't meet the same, sticky end has his predecessor!